# Tubular Countertop Baristas The Dolce Gusto Fontana Makes Coffee the Futuristic Way By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gusto-fontana References: [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/roundup/5-stylish-espresso-machines-coffee-makers-122881) & [dolce-gusto](https://www.dolce-gusto.co.uk/EN/machines/Fontana/Pages/fontana.aspx?productid=0010942209966_00) According to many, the days of grinding and dishing out coffee grounds to create a cup of brew are now over thanks to appliances like the Dolce Gusto Fontana. This [futuristic espresso maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eletta-explore) is another addition to the [Nescafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-gusto-neo) family, and offers delicious blends from [pre-infused capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boschs-new-line). Choose your cappuccino, mocha, americano or hot chocolate, slip in the satchet, and with the flick of the button your hot, roasted brew is ready. Where the technology behind this contraption is not necessarily unique compared to competing products, the industrial design of it is quite aesthetically interesting. The coffee machine has been molded to the shape of a C and seems to beam down your delicious bean drink. The Dolce Gusto Fontana comes in black, white and red, serving up both efficiency and attractiveness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Convenient Capsule Coffee:** The Dolce Gusto Fontana is part of a larger trend of capsule coffee makers that prioritize convenience and ease of use. - **Aesthetically-driven Kitchen Appliances:** The Dolce Gusto Fontana's unique industrial design showcases a trend toward visually appealing and stylish kitchen appliances. - **Automated Home Brewing:** The Dolce Gusto Fontana is part of a trend toward automated brewing systems that make it easier to make coffee at home. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Machine Manufacturing:** Companies in the coffee machine manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of convenient capsule coffee makers and integrate unique industrial design elements to stand out in the market. - **Kitchen Appliance Design and Manufacturing:** Kitchen appliance design and manufacturing companies can leverage the trend of aesthetically-driven kitchen appliances and prioritize creating visually appealing products. - **Home Appliance Retail:** Home appliance retailers can benefit from the trend toward automated home brewing systems and create marketing campaigns that highlight the convenience and ease of use of these products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Automated Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-baristina-espresso-maker.md) - [Luxe Low-Power Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-espresso-machine-and-frother.md) - [Old-Fashioned Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-modern-espresso-machine.md) - [Sleek Modern Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertuo-up-machine.md) - [Slick Minimalist Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-coffee-machine.md) - [Automated Touchscreen Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-3200-automatic-espresso-machine.md) - [Automated Barista Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-oracle-jet.md) - [Barista-Inspired Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meticulous-espresso.md) - [Performance-Driven Countertop Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-espresso-machines.md)